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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

7

Missionary Groups Meet in Four Methodist Circles

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held Monday meetings across five groups. Reports show 76 Bible chapters read and 17 visits to the sick as Group 1 met with Mrs. R. M Dansby, while Groups 2 and 3 shared a joint session with Mrs. B. T. Poole including a study lesson and social hour with Klondike cake. Group 4 gathered at Mrs. Hugo Lenz to discuss Sky-Piloting in Japan and socialize. Group 5, led by Miss Nelle Cole, studied The Upward Trail to Japan with 83 chapters noted and 5 visits to strangers and the sick.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ressell R. M Dansby H. N. Cochran Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Hich W. F. Gibbs Dana Carnes Mesdamee W. B Welch W. F. Bradshaw Hugo Lenz D. P. Gaby Japan R. J. Newland Mesdames I. A. Koenig R. J Newland D. P J. N. Dulaney John Seeley Caldwell J. L. Lush DeWitt Graham J. M. Williams Mss Cole Mesdamese H. R. Brayton W. K. Gibbs O. A. Ashworth John. Seeley Caldwell Jim James A. D. Graham J. B. Christian J. M. Willams Nelle Cole

Ament Reappointed Pastor Indefinitely At First Christian

The First Christian church board extended an indefinite call to Rev. S. Guy Ament, signaling he will remain pastor beyond a yearly rotation. The congregation highly regards his merited leadership and voted to retain him for a longer period.

S. Guy Ament The First Christian Church Christian Church

Fire alarms respond to residence blaze and false calls

The fire alarm rang before 3 p m Sunday for a house at Sam Cavitt's residence where an out building burned from an unknown cause. Firemen used a garden hose to extinguish the blaze after only the door was damaged. A Saturday false alarm came from Howell Grocery Company building. Friday a coal oil stove blaze at Mrs B F Clark home caused the alarm but no damage.

Sam Cavitt Howell Grocery Company Bilding B. F Clark

College Missionary Society Met Monday at Tabernacle

The College Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met Monday afternoon at the Tabernacle. After devotional exercises and a brief business session a lesson from the Missionary Voice was given by Mrs. G. F. Ashworth. Members present included Mesdames King, Vivian, J. R. McKee, Jennie Yates, A. G. Schatenberg, E. E. Fain, G. F. Ashford, D. F. Harrison, and G. P. Grout.

Woman's Missionary Society of the College M. E. Church Tabernacle G. F. Ashworth Mesdames King Vivian J. R. McKee Jennie Yates A. G. Schatenberg E. E. Fain G. F. Ashford D. F. Harrison G. P. Grout

Sickly Children Suffer Worms Warned and Treated

Advert says children with intestinal worms appear cross pale and restless and warns of loss of vitality. Claims White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and is harmless to the child, price 86e, sold by James Drug Co. Both Stores.

Mr. James Drug CO M. H. James Drug CO

A Day with the Great Outdoors in October Beauty

Two Bry an workers escape to Cavitt Ranch near North Zulch Wheelock and Bryan to admire an autumn canyon. They wander the wooded gorge view bright oaks and wild vines while a clear stream murmers below. Three hours prove nature's beauty and life's goodness.

Cavitt North Zulch Wheelock Bryan L. F. Mangis Ethel Lydia Gulf

Former Bryan editors visit. Hart and Nelson in Bryan

Sterling Hart editor of the Commerce Journal and D E Nelson, travelling passenger agent for the Fort Worth and Denver City and Wichita Valley railways, were in Bryan yesterday. Hart planned to stay until this morning and then proceed to Dallas with his wife to visit the fair. Nelson returned to Bryan from Dallas for official business and to renew old acquaintances. Both men once held prominent Bryan press positions, with Hart recalling his days at the Bryan Daily Pilot 25 to 30 years ago and Nelson serving as Eagle Printing Company general manager in 1916-17.

Sterling Hart Commerce Journal Commerce Texas D. E. Nelson Fort Worth Denver W. Walker Dallas Nelson Hart Bryan Daily Pilot First National Bank A. J. Buchanan W. P. Connelly Don Boeckman-Jones Printing Company Austin Malcom Carnes Mr. Nelson Eagle Printing Company J. Buchanan W. B. Conkey & Company New York Chicago Eccern Southern Represents Bryan

South Vernon Oil No 1 Stephens Hits Major Gusher

Miss Margaret Stephens, owner in the South Vernon Oil Company, reports their No 1 Stephens well near Vernon Texas spouted Tuesday. Drilled to Bridwell sand at 2038 feet, it flowed persistently, with tanks filling rapidly. Operators estimate potential output of 8500 barrels per day as no further drilling occurred after initial spout.

Miss Margaret Stephens Vernon Miss Stephens South Vernon Oil Company Stephens Tate

Tabor High School Forms Literary Society

Tabor, Oct 20. On Friday afternoon October 3 Tabor High School organized a Literary Society to meet every Friday evening at Tabor school. Officers elected were Adolph Conrad president Della Fuller vice president Jewell Rudasi secretary and Effie Rive reporter.

Tabor Tabor High School Tabor School Adolph Conrad Della Fuller Jewell Rudasi Effie Rive

Message from Britton Henderson to Mrs. Rountree at the fair

A card dated October 16 from Britton Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson of Kurten, mailed from Pallas to Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. He reports a wonderful time at the fair, attending fireworks, judging poultry for the first time and placing 16th out of 40, and learning new points.

Lee J. Rountree Britton Henderson Will Henderson Kurten Pallas Henderson

Electrically Lighted Turn-Intoed Intersections in Bryan

Bryan introduces electrically lighted turning blocks across Main Street intersections. City Manager J Bryan Miller announced the innovation with I E Warren, city electrician, directing installation. The lit blocks, shown last night for the first time, improve night traffic regulation and aesthetics.

Bryan J. Bryan Miller Bryan Main Street I. E. Warren City Electrician

Special Gasket Mace Death of Sam Harris in Greenville

Sam Harris aged 45 and weighing 720 pounds died of pneumonia in Greenville. His Farmersville home is noted. He bought a custom casket last year. funeral directors will use a motor truck for burial tomorrow, and the door must be removed to remove the body.

Associated Press Greenville Sam Harris Farmersville Here Harris

Baptist Circles Meet Monday Afternoon

Circle No. 4 of the First Baptist Auxiliary gathered Monday at Mrs. N. A. Stewart’s home with thirteen ladies present. Mrs. R. R. Filis chaired the meeting and led the attendees including Mesdames Ellis, W. P. Roberts, A. S. Ware, R. W. Persons, W. C. Ruditi, Robinson, W. S. Johnson, M. B. Smith, J. A. Myres, McDuff Simpson Jr., N. A. Stewart, Mollie Hood, and Miss Nannie Berry man. Circle No. 8, led by Mrs. Albert Buchanan, met at Mrs. Jane A. Held’s West 26th Street home with twelve members present: Mesdames G. M. Brandon, E. H. P. Baine, E. J. Fountain, W. S. Higgs, A. J. Buchanan, J. A. Held, W. S. Howell, J. P. Black, Lily Steffey, J. D. Ashcraft, G. V. Forrester, J. E. Brown.

First Baptist Auxiliary N. A. Stewart R. R. Filis Mesdames Ellis W. P. Roberts A. S. Ware R. W. Persons W. C. Ruditi Robinson W. S. Johnson M. B. Smith J. A. Myres McDuff Simpson, Jr Mollie Hood Nannie Berryman Albert Buchanan Jne A. Held West 26Th St Mesdames G. M. Brandon E. H. P. Baine E. J. Fountain W.S. Higgs A. J. Buchanan J. A. Held W. S. Howell J. P. Black Lily Steffey J. D. Ashcraft G. V. Forrester J. E. Brown

Chamber of Commerce to Buy Two Martin Ditchers

Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors meet in regular session. Secretary S E Eberstadt reports endorsements refused for seven solicitors and five ad verts. a plan to purchase two Martin ditchers for Brazos County terrig use is approved with supervision by County Agent C L Benson.

Chamber Commerce S. E. Eberstadt Bryan and Brazos County Bryan Entertainment Committee John Nevin Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Eberstadt Jno. M. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce J. M. Gordon E. J. Fountain J. N. Dulaney M. L. Parker Parent Teachers’ Association M. R. Bentley J. Bryan Miller J. D. Martin Aft Martin Brazos County C. L. Benson Wilson Bradley W. H. Cole H. O. Ferguson Tyler Haswell J. M. Lawrence T. K. Lawrence J. O. Morgan L. L. McInnis Mrs Lee J. Rountree

Death of Peter Martine Obituary at Elliott

Peter Martine died Thursday evening after a short illness at age 63. Rev J B Gleissner conducted the funeral in Elliott where he had lived for twenty years. A large circle of friends and neighbors attended the burial.

MR. Martine J. B. Gleissner Elliott Peter Martine

Armistice Day Celebration Planning Meets in Brazos County

The General Committee on Armistice Day arrangements met at Castle Hall to set up additional plans and appoint subcommittees. Chairman J. T. Maloney led the session with members including John M. Caldwell M E Wallace Geo E Hadley and others. A tentative program and full committee roster will be announced in coming days.

John M. Caldwell M. E. Wallace Geo. E. Hadley Dr. Jno A. Held J. T. Maloney Castle Hall Brazos County Willie Rogers Woman's Clubs Gabe Cazell Lamar Jones Reading Club F. D. Fuller Delphian Club City of Bryan J. Bryan Miller Chamber of Commerce John M. Lawrence Rotary Club J. D. Martin, Jr DeMolay Herman Fritz Sommerlotte Odd Fellows C. S. Beckwith K. of C. W. Crawford

Turkey outlook and Brazos County turkey meeting

Agriculture notes cite H. H. Schultz of Houston estimating turkeys at 74 percent of last year’s crop. A Turkey Marketing Meeting is set for October 25 at 2 p m in Brazos County Chamber of Commerce rooms with W B Lanham speaking. Tribute paid to Major W R Cavitt and R M Nall for advancing better agriculture as Dallas Fair encampment praise highlights the fair’s impact on youth. Franklin Fair dividends and Robertson County Fair surplus announced.

Texas H. H. Schultz United States Department of Agriculture Houston Brazos County Chamber of Commerce W. B. Lanham A. and M. College Seak W. R. Cavitt R. M. Nall Major Cavitt Mr. Nall Dallas Fair State Fair Association Dallas Empire Fair Association Club Franklin Fair R. B. Ewing Robertson County Robertson County Fair Association Franklin

Edge Club Mewber Fourth in Dallas Corn Exhibit

Waldon Orr of the Edge Blue Ribbon Forty Club won fourth place for a best exhibit of 10 ears at the Dallas fair. This marks his third consecutive prize in corn at the fair, with prior years including first place for $20 and fifth place last year. He narrowly missed a trip this year by 53 pounds.

Waldon Orr Edge Blue Ribbon Forty Club Dallas Fair Walden Orr

Bryan Lands 30 Car Circus Show This Friday

John Nedin, advance man for Havenback Wallace Shows, visited Bryan to finalize plans for a thirty car circus engagement on Friday November 7th. The arrangement brings a large traveling show to the city.

John Nedin Bryan

Cortemeglia hailed as top line plunging star in conference

The Daily Texan praises Christopher Cortemeglia as possibly the best line plunger in the Southwestern conference and predicts a dominant game against the Aggies. Some doubt his past exploits against Waco and Austin College, while S.M.A. followers insist this may be his career peak.

Jinx Tucker Jack Mahan John S. Tanner Jim Marley Daily Texan Christopher Cortemeglia Cortemeglia Brazos Valley Waco High Texas University Aggie T. Austin College

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or grippe overnight. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water cause no nausea and no interference with eating or work. Next morning the cold has vanished and you feel refreshed. Sealed packages sold 10 cents for small, 35 cents for large. money back if not delighted.

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College Missionary Society Wordsworth EAGLE Argaret Stephens Tabor Literary Society Baptist Mrs. Buchanan Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department E. T. Meredith Meredith Roy Elliott Roy R. E. Lambert Greenlands Darlington Alabama Southland Edge Club Mewber Emma James Forbes Thedford’s Thedford Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer CO Reavents Jinks Heiskell Johnston, Holloway & Co Philada Elten Brazos von Market Res Reu Creosone
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